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Seth Richardson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Seth Richardson, a 29-year-old man, tragically lost his life on May 16, 2018, in Ponder, Texas. Seth was the long-distance boyfriend of Amanda Simpson, who had recently moved to Texas to start a new life with him. Unfortunately, Seth had only been in Texas for a few hours before the incident occurred.

The tragic event unfolded when Amanda's ex-husband, Justin Painter, walked into her home and fatally shot Seth, along with Amanda's three children: 8-year-old Odin, 6-year-old Caydence, and ...Read More
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  • Dallas News: Ponder woman survives shooting in which police say her ex-husband killed her boyfriend and 3 kids
  • Denton Record-Chronicle: Man kills ex-wife's boyfriend, three children before killing himself in Ponder home
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    Victim Details

    Seth Richardson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Ponder

    TX

    2018-05-16

    29

    Seth

    Richardson

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been struck by how quickly this tragedy unfolded? It’s devastating to think that S... ...Read More
    06/19/2024
    Has anyone come across any updates regarding how Amanda is holding up after this unimaginable traged... ...Read More
    06/03/2023
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